I wrote this piece about my first Pride, which was also Scotland’s first Pride. You can enjoy the picture of demon twink Damian.
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This year marks an important milestone for the UK’s LGBTQ+ community - 50 years of UK Pride.
Damian examines its impact on society and how it has helped bring about change.
Listen on Saturday 2nd July 8pm on BBC Radio 4.
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Yes, we still need Pride. We are still being harassed and attacked and fired and evicted. Now, more than ever, your LGBTQ+ beloveds need your support. This piece addresses the renewed attempts to divide us by attacking trans and non binary folk and looks at new ‘section 28’ laws here and in the US.
i’ve written a piece and made a video about why we still need Pride. I hope it speaks to you and that you speak with the lqbtq+ people and allies in your life about standing together.
Click here to read the full article and watch the video.
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It’s Pride Month! I’m so happy to be chosen by the Royal Society of Literature as a favourite LGBTQ+ read alongside Douglas Stuart, Roxane Gay and Sarah Waters. So much for everyone to discover on this list.
Happy reading this Pride Month!
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Pride in London is 50 this year, well , sort of. It’s complicated and exciting history. I was happy to talk to Nick Levine along with Peter Tatchell, Lady Phyll and other actual icons for his feature in Bustle.
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A new short film has been released to share the history of Pride in Scotland over the last 25 years.
Click here to watch the film and to hear Damian and others speak about their experiences.
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